This may be book 26 in this amazing series but this book is just as brilliant as all the others. Fast paced storyline that gripped me from the first page and didn’t let go. Plenty of twists I couldn’t read it quick enough. I don’t know how D.K.Hood manages to write such excellent books one after the other but I.m so glad they do. This has to be my most favourite series and I would give more than 5 stars if I could. Can’t wait for the next instalment.

Title: Good Girls Don’t Cry
Author: D. K. Hood
Series: Detectives Alton and Kane #26
Publisher: Bookouture
Genre: Crime Thriller
Pub Date: June 24, 2025
My Rating: 4.5 Stars
Pages: 258

In treading the other stories we know Sheriff Jenna Alton and Deputy David Kane are married and anxious for a family. However, with no luck with a pregnancy they adopt an adorable, smart four year old Native American, their now son Tauri. He is still smart and fills their life with so much joy!
In this story we learn that he is going to have a sibling as Jenna is pregnant.

News of a missing white limousine reaches Sheriff Jenna Alton and her husband David Kane they fear for the lives of the ten teenagers as they should have been enjoying their prom night,
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As the info comes in It appears after picking up the prom passenger from their home, instead of heading to prom, the limo turned toward the darkness of the forest around Black Rock Falls.

Hours later, Jenna’s team discovers the bodies of the five boys from the car, and her heart shatters when she realizes the girls are still missing. The killer has taken them, and he hasn’t left a single trace.

However the girls are showing up -a lifeless body is discovered hanging from the branches of a tree, then and another is found on a bolder wearing her prom gown.
Jenna realizing something all too familiar – the girls’ bodies are being staged reminding her of a previous murder case. Could this be a copycat killer on the loose?

Jenna’s team works around the clock to find clues to lead them to the other three missing girls

Story is full of excitement!!

I have read several other D.K. Hood books and really enjoyed them. I read most of the Special Agent Beth Katz series and became a fan. However, I got on the Alton and Kane train late but totally enjoyed the few I have read. So here I am again. Pleased that I wasn’t all that lost by getting on board so late in this series.
Yes! I am very much looking forward to 'Kane and Alton’ Book #27.
In “A Letter from D.K. Hood” she tells us that Jenna and Kane will be back after their break – probably in time for Halloween which Ms. Hood states is her favorite time to write a story.

In her bio we learn that she always had a wicked sense of humor and was the kid who told the ghost stories around the campfire.
Now enjoys writing crime, mystery and thrillers. With many stories, waiting for her to write she looks forward to sharing many spine-
tingling stories with us!!

A Big Thank You to NetGalley and Bookouture for this early eGalley.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for June 24, 2025.

I received an ARC from netgalley. I love Kane and Alton and all the characters. This storyline had me wondering the entire time of who done it. Sometimes you can read and just know who the killer is. D.K Hood is not one of those authors and I love it. Keeps you wanting to turn the page to keep reading. And that last sentence?! I can't wait for the next book!

Book 26 in this series and it's another good one. There is a great team in this series,all interesting characters. Fast paced and engrossing.

First off like always a big thank you to the publisher Bookouture, the author D.K.Hood , asas to Netgalley for letting me continue on with one of my all time favorite series. And I know each time I say this that every time I pick one of this up it's my new favorite but it's so hard not to keep from saying that because it's not far off from the truth, and here why hen it came to this:
sadistic killer-
Storms, mudslides, rock slides, explosions, and murders will keep you turning the pages to see what would happen next to our characters.

My heart was literally in my mouth the whole night it took me to read this next gripping installment of the Kane and Alton saga ! The most audacious of murderers who kidnaps a limo full of excited youngsters on their way to their prom. By the time they realise what is happening, they are in a blackspot in the forest with no phone signal and no way of escape. When the terrified girls are separated from the boys and led at gunpoint to a van , they can only watch with horror as their boyfriends, hogtied in the limo, are driven into the river with no chance of escape. That is just the start of their nightmare and a race against time for Jenna and her team to capture this psychopath before he kills all his victims. . Add to the mix that Jenna is in her ninth month of pregnancy, and the tension is ratcheted even higher. The killer appears to be copying his murders from a book written about Black Rock Falls Murders and wants to draw attention to his own murders for which someone else took the "credit". You can almost smell the cold dank mines where the girls are incarcerated. There's a miasma of fear, death and darkness that reaches out of the page and wraps it's tendrils of fear around your heart. Brilliant writing!

Good Girls Don't Cry (Detectives Kane and Alton Book 26)
Another terrific read in this series.
A dark and tragic fast paced storyline.
Well written characters.
A real action packed story.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy.

A SOLID 5⭐️!! Welcome back to Serial Killer Central. D. K. Hood spins yet another heart pounding well researched story. This is the 26th book in the series with Deputy David Kane and Sheriff Jenna Alton and I’m here for it! A very frightening scene unfolds as they discover a limo in the river with young male teenagers dead on the way to prom. Their hands are tied behind their backs.The girlfriends are missing and zero clues to guide them, An extremely sadistic killer is on the loose making the team work fast to find answers before he kills again. Storms, mudslides, rock slides, explosions, and murders will keep you turning the pages. Jenna is also days away from having her baby which adds to the stress. This could be read as a standalone but starting at the beginning and reading them all is highly recommended. Can’t wait for book 27!

This is already part 26 of the series, and I simply can’t get enough of it. All the characters are interesting, and you immediately take them into your heart. Since the beginning of the series, a number of characters have been added, and I’ve never once feared that it would diminish the quality of the books. Each one remains fantastic, and the collaboration is top-notch.

Just as the ominous phone calls come into the police station, Jenna and Dave are enjoying a well-deserved day off—but our dynamic duo wouldn’t be our dynamic duo if they left everything to the rest of the team. They spring into action, because Jenna is the kind of person who believes that, as sheriff, she is responsible for the safety of the residents. And for her, that means experiencing everything up close.

The killer in this story "treats" them to a glimpse of the past and brings it back to life. The author makes a brilliant move here. She also allows loyal readers to recall memories, and the way she describes the crime scenes leaves nothing to the imagination. She portrays the perpetrator in all his gruesome facets, and you can’t help but hope they catch this person and put them behind bars as soon as possible.

But alongside these murders, there’s also room for a truly beautiful moment.

Five stars just don’t feel like enough. That’s why I’m giving the whole night sky full of stars.

Thank you

Good Girls Don't Cry by D.K. Hood is the 26th book in the police procedural series featuring Detectives David Kane and Jenna Alton. The case gets more and more complex with an extremely sadistic serial killer. A myriad of unexpected twists and turns in an intense, fast paced thriller that is hard to put down.

Thank you to D. K. Hood, Bookouture and NetGalley and for opportunity to preview the book.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my copy of this book.

When a limo of 6 couples going to prom goes missing the call is made for on the sheriff’s office. Jenna and deputy Dave are shocked to find it in the river with all 6 boys dead. As they slowly discover girls bodies, it is clear someone is copycatting their previous cases. With Jenna heavily pregnant, the other deputies are called into investigate. Is there another serial killer in black rock falls?

I just love this series! The tension in this story was immense. I was scared at points that this was when we lost one of our main characters. The murders were described in gruesome detail and the fear the girls felt radiated from the (kindle) pages. This was really one I couldn’t put down. It was exciting but stressful at times and I really felt I was there with the team. The characters and the way they interact is very real. I’m now impatient to find out what happens next!

This could be read as standalone, but I highly recommend starting with book 1 and reading them all!

Mystery and intrigue… family and friends…secrets and red herrings…recipe for a good mystery novel. This talented author has written a page turner. Curl up in a comfy chair and try to solve this one. Warning though…this is a gruesome murder mystery. Thanks Netgalley

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this eARC.

D.K. Hood’s "Good Girls Don’t Cry" is a chilling, pulse-pounding thriller that immediately grips and refuses to let go. As the 26th installment in the "Detectives Kane and Alton" series, it delivers a masterful blend of psychological tension, procedural precision, and emotional depth.

The novel opens with a haunting scene: Madison, dressed in a pink tulle prom dress, flees into the wilderness, pursued by an unseen menace. Meanwhile, Sheriff Jenna Alton and Deputy David Kane face their worst nightmare—a limousine carrying ten teenagers has vanished into the dark forests of Black Rock Falls. Shortly thereafter the bodies of the young men are found, but the teenage girls have disappeared.

Hood’s storytelling is razor-sharp, balancing relentless suspense with deeply human moments. Jenna and Kane’s investigation is methodical yet emotionally charged, as they race against time to uncover the truth behind the gruesome murders.

"Good Girls Don’t Cry" creates a compelling portrayal of fear and resilience.

Hood immerses the reader in the raw terror of the victims, the desperation of their families, and the unwavering determination of those seeking justice.

Hood’s ability to weave intricate crime narratives while maintaining emotional depth is what makes her one of the most compelling voices in thriller fiction today.

A must-read for fans of mysteries and police procedurals.

⭐ Rating: 5/5 – A gripping, emotionally intense thriller that will leave you breathless.

We are back in Black Rock Falls, serial capital central. A limo full of teenagers on the way to the prom disappears. As the bodies pile up there is a rush to find clues before the next body. This book is full of suspense and action from the first page. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

5 Stars – A Gripping, Emotional, and Unforgettable Read

Good Girls Don’t Cry is one of the most emotionally intense entries in the Kane and Alton series, and D.K. Hood delivers once again with a masterfully crafted thriller that grips your heart from the first page to the last. As a reader, it’s impossible not to be deeply affected by the horror of the crimes—this time, the victims are innocent teenagers, making the stakes feel even more heartbreaking and real.

The suspense is relentless, and the fear is palpable as Jenna and Dave race against time to uncover the truth behind a missing prom limousine and a killer who is disturbingly methodical. Hood’s ability to weave a chilling mystery while respecting the emotional gravity of the victims is what sets this series apart. The scenes in the forest are haunting, and the parallels to a past case add a powerful layer of psychological tension.

But amid the darkness, there is light—and that’s what makes this story truly special. The evolving relationship between Jenna and Dave brings moments of warmth and hope. Seeing their bond deepen and their growing family brings an emotional balance to the grim case they’re investigating. It's a reminder that even in the face of unimaginable evil, love and resilience endure.

This book is not just a crime thriller—it’s an emotional journey that will leave you breathless, shaken, but ultimately uplifted. Absolutely deserving of 5 stars.

Thanks to Ms Hood, NetGalley, and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I could not put this book down! Tense, scary, breath-holding scenes kept me riveted to the pages! Sheriff Jenna and Deputy Kane rely on their team members to help them figure out the latest serial killer in Black Rock Falls. As they sift through the smallest amount of evidence, it is a race against time to solve the mystery and bring home the missing teens.

Ten teenagers go missing on their way to the prom in a Limo.
Sheriff Jenna Alton and her deputy Dave Kane discover bodies. Not all the teenagers have been found.

Gosh! Talk about a roller coaster ride of gruesome deaths and frantic searching! I could not put this book down. My favourite duo and their crack team, they do a good job of searching for clues and links to other murders.
My most unfavourite character, I must say, is Emily. I find her prickliness a little too much, and she wasn't at all grateful that her life was saved! I wish she would soften up a little. Yes, be independent, but not come across as a spoiled ingrate!

Looking forward to the next instalment. I highly recommend.
4.5 stars out of 5 from me.